drivetrain
noun
drive·train
ˈdrīv-ˌtrān 
: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile
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The regulatory filing, certified on May 26, 2026, confirms several of Tesla’s design goals while revealing a few mechanical surprises regarding the robotaxi’s drivetrain and overall mass.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Louis Manfredi, another ocean engineering student, teamed up with master’s student Jim Sexton on the nacelle housing the generator and drivetrain.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026
The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In addition to eating up gas, constant, hard acceleration will also severely strain your drivetrain components.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Louis Manfredi, another ocean engineering student, teamed up with master’s student Jim Sexton on the nacelle housing the generator and drivetrain.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026
The Corolla still pumps out 300 horsepower but engineers have increased torque to 302 lb-ft and sharpened the drivetrain to provide even more aggressive acceleration and improved response, making the GRMN version the most potent ever.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In addition to eating up gas, constant, hard acceleration will also severely strain your drivetrain components.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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